September 2010 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Survey

1.
The 2010 PAC2 Childhood Cancer Awareness Survery

Thank you for participating in the People Against Childhood Cancer (PAC2) 2010 September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Survey. PAC2 is a childhood advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness of childhood cancer. The survey includes 10 questions and then provides additional information on childhood cancer. The survey goals are:

1 - Spread awareness of the realities and challenges in the childhood cancer world;

2 - Engage and encourage citizens to take action and donate to support the most innocent and youngest amongst us, our children; and,

2.
Before this survey, did you know that September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month or that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

I knew about October only.

I knew about September only.

I didn't know either.

I knew both.

3.
What is the leading cause of death by disease for American children under 20?

Asthma

Childhood Cancer

Congenital anomalies

Cystic fibrosis

Diabetes

Pediatric AIDS

4.
American children have approximately what chance of being diagnosed with cancer before age 20?

1 in 30

1 in 300

1 in 3,000

1 in 30,000

1 in 300,000

1 in 3,000,000

5.
The number of American children under 20 diagnosed with cancer each year is approximately?

100

500

1,000

5,000

15,000

50,000

6.
The American Cancer Society contributes what percentage of their total public support to childhood cancer research?

0-1 percent

1-3 percent

3-5 percent

5-7 percent

7-10 percent

10-15 percent

7.
Generally, when people think of breast cancer advocacy and fundraising, they think of Susan G Koman, a hugely successful organization. When you think of childhood cancer advocacy and fundraising, which groups do you think of (multiple answers allowed)?

American Cancer Society

Children's Oncology Group

Leukemia, Lymphoma Society

Stand Up To Cancer

CureSearch for Childhood Cancer

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

St. Baldrick's Foundation

Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research

Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium

St. Jude Research Hospital

Other (please specify)

8.
We all hate all cancers, yet funding priorities for research are complex. Other cancers may have more cases diagnosed, and some have lower survival rates. Yet each child diagnosed with cancer represents the greatest chance to save the most years of life, and on a potential life year basis, childhood cancer is woefully underfunded.

How would you like the nation to prioritize funding for life-saving cancer research?

While it may not be the same number of cases, the kids should come first - prioritize childhood cancer research.

The cancers with the most cases should be the priority.

Cancers with the lowest survival rates should be priority.

There are other factors which need to be considered.

9.
Childhood Cancer in the United States of America

True

False

Childhood cancer is the #1 killer disease of our kids before age 20; killing more kids every year than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, asthma and AIDS combined.

Childhood cancer is the #1 killer disease of our kids before age 20; killing more kids every year than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, asthma and AIDS combined. True

Childhood cancer is the #1 killer disease of our kids before age 20; killing more kids every year than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, asthma and AIDS combined. False

Childhood cancer is 2nd only to accidents as a cause of death for our children.

Childhood cancer is 2nd only to accidents as a cause of death for our children. True

Childhood cancer is 2nd only to accidents as a cause of death for our children. False

Childhood cancer is diagnosed in 1 of 300 children before the age of 20.

Childhood cancer is diagnosed in 1 of 300 children before the age of 20. True

Childhood cancer is diagnosed in 1 of 300 children before the age of 20. False

Childhood cancer is diagnosed in nearly 15,000 children every year.

Childhood cancer is diagnosed in nearly 15,000 children every year. True

Childhood cancer is diagnosed in nearly 15,000 children every year. False

Childhood cancer kills nearly 3,000 children every year.

Childhood cancer kills nearly 3,000 children every year. True

Childhood cancer kills nearly 3,000 children every year. False

Over 40,000 kids are being treated for childhood cancer every day.

Over 40,000 kids are being treated for childhood cancer every day. True

Over 40,000 kids are being treated for childhood cancer every day. False

Childhood cancer's are not scaled down version of adult cancers, they are different types of cancers and require specialized research.

Childhood cancer's are not scaled down version of adult cancers, they are different types of cancers and require specialized research. True

Childhood cancer's are not scaled down version of adult cancers, they are different types of cancers and require specialized research. False

Childhood cancer research is woefully underfunded compared to adult cancers, with shockingly low funding levels from the American Cancer Society (less than $0.01 per $1 public support) and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (less than $0.05 per $1 public support), and less than 4% of funds from the National Cancer Institute directed to all services associated with childhood cancer.

Childhood cancer research is woefully underfunded compared to adult cancers, with shockingly low funding levels from the American Cancer Society (less than $0.01 per $1 public support) and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (less than $0.05 per $1 public support), and less than 4% of funds from the National Cancer Institute directed to all services associated with childhood cancer. True

Childhood cancer research is woefully underfunded compared to adult cancers, with shockingly low funding levels from the American Cancer Society (less than $0.01 per $1 public support) and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (less than $0.05 per $1 public support), and less than 4% of funds from the National Cancer Institute directed to all services associated with childhood cancer. False

Although the pharmaceutical industry invests more money in research than the National Institutes of Health, this investment historically has all but excluded childhood cancer research; it's just not profitable.

Although the pharmaceutical industry invests more money in research than the National Institutes of Health, this investment historically has all but excluded childhood cancer research; it's just not profitable. True

Although the pharmaceutical industry invests more money in research than the National Institutes of Health, this investment historically has all but excluded childhood cancer research; it's just not profitable. False

10.
Given support and information, would you be willing to participate in awareness and fundraising events in your area to combat this horrific disease?

Yes, I will investigate the links to childhood cancer group on the following page.